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“The First Amendment was designed to protect offensive speech, because nobody ever tries to ban the other kind.”

Quote by Mike Godwin

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Mike Godwin, born on October 26, 1956, is an American attorney with extensive experience in the field of internet law and copyright. He has made significant contributions to the advocacy of digital freedom and the open internet, serving as an attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). more

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